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Influence of household savings on investments in climate-smart agriculture technologies: Findings from a climate-smart agriculture (CSA) survey in the Nyando Basin, Kenya [PDF]
This brief summarizes findings of “Using Climate-Smart Financial Diaries for Scaling in Nyando,” a research project led by the Amsterdam Center for World Food Studies (ACWFS) with participation of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture
Gikonyo, Naomi
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Climate Smart Farming for Women in East Africa [PDF]
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 60% of East Africans live as subsistence farmers. This population is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change which has increased the duration and intensity of droughts ...
Oliver, Lauren, Whitworth, Cristina
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Diversification of livelihoods among small-scale farmers in the Nyando Basin, Kenya: Findings from a climate-smart agriculture baseline survey [PDF]
This brief summarizes findings of a climate-smart agriculture (CSA) research project led by the Amsterdam Center for World Food Studies (ACWFS) with the participation of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS ...
Mumo, Elijah
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DB-RNN: An RNN for Precipitation Nowcasting Deblurring
Precipitation nowcasting based on artificial intelligence has garnered widespread attention in the meteorological and computer communities in recent years.
Zhifeng Ma, Hao Zhang, Jie Liu
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Climate smart agriculture from field to farm scale: a model based approach for Southern Africa. [P40] [PDF]
Southern Africa (SA) is expected to be particularly impacted by climate change projecting a 40% decrease in rainfall in critical areas over the next 70 years and maize productivity falling by up to 30% by 2030.
Berre, David +5 more
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IntroductionDistiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), a by-product of grain fermentation for ethanol production, are extensively used in livestock feed.
Muhammad Irfan Malik +8 more
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During winter and early spring, pasture supply is usually lower than the demand in New Zealand dairy farming systems and thus the ‘autumn saved pastures’ (stockpiling) are introduced to fill the gap. This study aimed to investigate the chemical, physical,
Xuezhao Sun, Ao Chen, Jianping Li
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Rice has a huge impact on socio-economic growth, and ensuring its sustainability and optimal utilization is vital. This review provides an insight into the role of smart farming in enhancing rice productivity.
Norhashila Hashim +6 more
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Agriculture plays vital role within the development of agricultural country. In India about 70% of population depends upon farming and one third of the nation’s capital comes from farming. Issues concerning agriculture are always hindering the event of the country.
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Tanzania Country Climate Risk Profile Series, Kilolo District [PDF]
The agricultural sector in Tanzania has been exposed to high climatic risks for the past several decades (Arce & Caballero, 2015). Experts and farmers assert that climatic risks including unpredictable rainfall, prolonged drought, and increased ...
Begasha, Edgar +2 more
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